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Suicide-related outcomes in Veterans with post-traumatic headache: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is a common sequela of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Although there is a known association between TBI and suicide risk in …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Single-arm pilot trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for Veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Cognitive behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) improves headache-related outcomes, but accessibility barriers limit its use. This pilot study evaluated …

Mental Health Peer reviewed

Characteristics of men and women with medically diagnosed cluster headache in a national integrated healthcare system: A Veterans Health Administration cohort study

Abstract: Objective: Describe the epidemiology of cluster headache (CH) using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Electronic Health Record (EHR) data. Background: Epidemiologic …

Mental Health Physical Health Peer reviewed

Changes in opioid prescribing in veterans with headache during the COVID-19 pandemic: A regression discontinuity in time analysis

Abstract: To determine changes in opioid prescribing among veterans with headaches during the coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic by comparing the stay-at-home phase …

Physical Health Peer reviewed

Interactive CBT for headache and relaxation training (iCHART): Study protocol of a single-arm trial of interactive voice response technology delivery of cognitive-behavioral therapy for veterans with post-traumatic headache

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic headache (PTH) is persistent and highly disabling. Cognitive-behavioral therapy for headache (CBT-HA) reduces headache frequency and severity …

Mental Health Peer reviewed